Quiz: "Is Your Lifestyle Killing You?"

Please take a few minutes to answer these questions.

• My doctor says keep the weight off. I want to but my weight goes up again.
• I have been asked to cut down my drinking. I try for awhile, but soon begin to slip back
• I try to stop smoking but can't, even though I want to.
• I keep finding reasons why I don't exercise enough, even though I should exercise more.
• I work too many hours for my peace of mind.
• I hate change and I stick to routines that drive others crazy.
• I keep craving exciting activities even though I know I can get hurt.
• I keep trying to remember or to forget the past, as if I'm stuck listening to an old recording.
• I live for a better future even though my current life is troubled.

Any "yes" answer can signal that you are addicted to an unhealthy lifestyle associated with chronic disease.